Brooklyn Area Profile

Brooklyn at a glance

Brooklyn is a well-developed affluent suburb situated in the pivotal South African city of Pretoria (Tshwane). Its located in the Eastern part of the sprawling urban yet leafy landscape and is well known for its upmarket residential houses and upstanding shopping and malls. The area has seen a boom in retail developments over the last few years. It lies just adjacent to the University of Pretoria in the northern region of the suburb and towards the southern part of Brooklyn, you’ll find the suburban areas of Groenkloof and Waterkloof. 

Commercial Hotspots

Although Brooklyn has always been traditionally an area more reserved for residential purposes. In recent times it has become popular for commercial reasons to and today there are many places in which people have chosen to work. Some areas in which commerce is booming include Olivier Street, Charles Street, Justice Mahomed Street, Stella Street, Brooklyn Street and Brooks Street.

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

In recent years Brooklyn in Pretoria has seen an increase in construction developments and office parks some of the more recent developments include IQ Brooklyn which is a sectional title development which is set to be situated in the epicenter of the area near TUKS University, its believed that this construction will be perfect for students and startup entrepreneurs looking to move into this sought-after area.

Infrastructure/Roadways

Due to Brooklyn’s geographical location, the area has all the best infrastructure that the city of Pretoria has to offer. Some of the schools in the area include Brooklyn Primary School, Brooklyn Montessori and The British Academy. It’s also within close proximity to The University of Pretoria. Hospitals in the area include Medipark 24, Brooklyn Surgical Centre and the Life Groenkloof Hospital. Some of the roads that connect Brooklyn with the rest of Pretoria include Dely Street, Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn Road and 10^th Street.

Distance from Key Points (Airport/CBD)

Brooklyn is well situated as its only 45.2km from the OR Tambo International Airport and its believed to take roughly 35 minutes to get there (traffic depending). From the central business district of Johannesburg, it’s believed to take just over an hour and is 62.1km in distance.

Transport

The Tshwane Municipality implemented the building of BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) transportation system in the Arcadia and Hatfield area around the 11^th of July 2012 and the project took 2 years to complete and started its operation on the 1^st of December 2014. This bus system connects most of the greater Pretoria area. Brooklyn is also within close proximity to the Hatfield Gautrain Train Station (2.4km).

Malls/Shopping

Brooklyn Pretoria is within close propinquity to Hatfield Square, which is well known as the shopping and entertainment mecca of the greater Pretoria area.  Some of the more sought after malls in the area include the Brooklyn Mall and the Hatfield Plaza. Another interesting shopping experience is Duncan Yard.

Restaurants 

Due to Brooklyn, Pretoria’s affluence there are some great restaurants to enjoy which include Kream Brooklyn, Padbok Thai Restaurant and Tasha’s as well as all the popular fast food and chain stores which South African’s have come to know and love.

Brooklyn in Pretoria really does have it all and it’s slowly becoming one of South Africa’s most affluent and respected residential and commercial areas.  With so many developments and interest being created from this area it really is a great time to invest. Contact an OfficePlace broker today to make your commercial property dreams a reality in the Brooklyn area.

Niuew Muckleneuk at a glance

Niuew Muckleneuk is a small yet vibrant suburb in Pretoria that boasts the city’s iconic, purple-flowered Jacaranda trees. Adding to the natural beauty of the area is the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, the Walkerspruit River and the naturally hilly landscape.
The well-established suburb has Scottish ties and was named after George Walker’s family estate in Scotland when he acquired a piece of land in the area. Niuew Muckleneuk, which is over 100 years old, has many historical buildings built by famous architects of a bygone era- giving the suburb a vintage charm. Several embassies, including Finland and Belgium consulates, have settled in the eye-catching area.

Office Spaces

In Niuew Muckleneuk, there is a wide variety of old and new. There are cutting-edge, modern office blocks such as those found in Brookfield Office Park, and then there are quaint, vintage, free-standing houses that have been turned into office spaces. 
There is no particular commercial zone in Niuew Muckleneuk, but instead, office parks and commercial buildings are evenly distributed throughout the suburb.

The three most prominent office parks in the area are Brookfield Office Park, Lakeview Office Park, and Momentum Office Park.

Infrastructure

Being such an old suburb, Niuew Muckleneuk has a well-established infrastructure, with almost all of the necessary services and facilities close at hand.

Some of these amenities include:

*Ten places of worship, including churches, mosques and a Jewish congregation
*Several private doctors
*Over a dozen schools and two tertiary level education centres
*A variety of fitness centres, including a Virgin Active as well as yoga and Pilates studios
*South African Revenue Services
*Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
*Numerous Bed and Breakfasts
*Multiple petrol stations

The above onsite amenities, which are just a few of what the suburb has to offer, make Niuew Muckleneuk a highly convenient locale for living and working.

Roadways

Nieuw Muckleneuk sits directly alongside the M9, which leads directly into Pretoria’s centre and gives convenient access to surrounding suburbs. The M21 runs just north of the suburb and leads to key arterial routes.

Distance from Key Points (Airport/ CBD)​

Niuew Muckleneuk is an inopportune distance from Pretoria’s CBD- it is merely 15 minutes away. Johannesburg’s bustling CBD is slightly further away at approximately an hour away traveling by car.
Getting to Africa’s busiest airport, OR Tambo International Airport should take around 35 minutes, while Lanseria International Airport is about a 50-minute drive.

Transport

There are two main bus stops within the suburb, from which commuters can take minivan taxis to more specific points within the area. There is also the Fehrsen Street & Muckleneuk Street train station on the eastern end of the suburb, which provides yet another way for commuters to make their way to the suburb.

Malls/ Shopping

Brooklyn Mall is Niuew Muckleneuk’s biggest shopping centre. The mall hosts a wide variety of retail outlets, including Forever New, Exclusive Books, Vodacom and Musica. The wide variety of popular brands make it the ideal shopping destination.
On top of Brooklyn Mall, there is also the smaller Cherry Lane Mall, which provides a more rustic shopping experience. 

Restaurants

There is definitely no shortage of restaurant options in Niuew Muckleneuk, with a wide variety of upmarket restaurants, quirky eateries and chain restaurants to choose from. In Brooklyn Mall, there is a Wimpy, Tasha’s, Ocean Basket and Café Rossini among others. Further restaurants in the area include Kung Fu Kitchen, Roman’s Pizza and Capeesh.

Niuew Muckleneuk is a well-established commercial node in Pretoria, with a wide variety of amenities within the suburb. The area has much aesthetic appeal as it is surrounded by natural beauty- making it a tranquil work environment. If you are interested in the exciting commercial opportunities Niuew Muckleneuk has to offer, contact an OfficePlace property broker today!